46 USC 2304 - Sec. 2304. Duty to provide assistance at sea
46 USC - US Code - Title 46: Shipping (January 2004)
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(a) A master or individual in charge of a vessel shall render assistance to any individual found at sea in danger of being lost, so far as the master or individual in charge can do so without serious danger to the master's or individual's vessel or individuals on board. (b) A master or individual violating this section shall be fined not more than $1,000, imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both.
Historical And Revision Notes Revised section Source section (U.S. Code) 2304 46:728 Section 2304 requires a master or individual in charge of a vessel to render assistance to those in danger at sea if able to do so without seriously endangering the vessel or crew. Section Referred To In Other Sections This section is referred to in section 3304 of this title; section 731 of Appendix to this title.
